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Payroll Supervisor

The Scripps Research Institute

San Diego, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$105,000–$115,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
PAYROLL PROCESSING, Payroll Leadership, Glacier, Foreign National Payroll, 1042 Reporting, Payroll operations, MULTI-STATE PAYROLL, 1042-S Reporting, Employee Relations, Visa Sponsorship Payroll Tracking, Federal Payroll Regulations, Drug Development, Healthcare, Higher Education, Leadership, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, Scholarship
QUALIFICATIONS
  • 5+ years of payroll experience
  • 3+ years of payroll leadership, supervisory, or management experience
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations
  • Experience processing payroll for large employee populations
  • Experience administering payroll tax compliance and reporting
  • Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment
  • CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification is a plus
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Supervise and support a payroll team of 2–3 employees
  • Oversee payroll processing for 2,000+ employees
  • Manage both standard employee payroll and stipend payroll for scholarship recipients
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
  • Review payroll data, payment records, deductions, and employee changes for accuracy
  • Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries
  • Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity
  • Administer and maintain Glacier for payroll tax reporting and compliance
  • Oversee payroll compliance and reporting for foreign national employees, including visa-related payroll requirements
  • Manage year-end and periodic tax reporting, including Forms 1042 and 1042-SPartner with HR, Finance, and other departments to improve payroll processes
  • Support payroll system enhancements and implementations
  • Perform payroll audits and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
4 days ago

The Payroll Supervisor will lead a small payroll team while remaining heavily involved in day-to-day payroll operations. This role oversees payroll processing for approximately 1,500–2,000 employees, including both standard employee payroll and stipend-based payments for scholarship recipients. The ideal candidate has strong payroll compliance knowledge, experience with multi-state payroll, and a hands-on leadership style. Experience supporting organizations in research, higher education, healthcare, pharmaceutical development, or grant-funded environments is highly preferred.

About the Company

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The Scripps Research Institute

The Scripps Research Institute is one of the world's leading independent biomedical research organizations, dedicated to advancing scientific discoveries that improve human health. Headquartered in La Jolla, California, Scripps Research supports more than 2,000 employees and conducts cutting-edge research across more than 40 laboratory programs. The organization collaborates with academic, government, and industry partners to drive innovation in biomedical science, drug discovery, and healthcare advancement.

HEADQUARTERS
Atlanta, Georgia, US
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
2001

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